Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Physical therapy and rehabilitation is a treatment approach that addresses functional disorders or losses caused by accidents, trauma, congenital conditions, or other reasons through various methods, enabling the patient to move comfortably in daily life.Used in the treatment of many musculoskeletal conditions, physical therapy and rehabilitation is individualized and tailored to the person.
Physical therapy can be applied alongside other treatments or as a stand-alone method. It may include the use of light, heat, exercise, electrical currents, and hot–cold applications.
A number of techniques are used in physical therapy and rehabilitation. In thermotherapy (treatment with heat), ultrasound, short-wave and microwave therapies, laser, hot packs, heliotherapy (treatment with sunlight), paraffin baths, and infrared light may be employed. In cryotherapy (treatment with cold), cold packs and compresses, cooling sprays, ice massage, and ice bags are used.
Hydrotherapy with hot tubs, thermal baths, and whirlpool baths is also a treatment method. Electrotherapy with direct and alternating currents is among the physical therapy modalities as well. Pharmacologic therapy, mechanical methods (massage, manual therapy, traction, etc.), and therapeutic exercise are other components of care.